March 3rd

March 3, 2013

The Borger City Council will be taking the next step in doing its part to get K2 and other synthetic drugs off the streets of the city.
This action will take place during the councilâ€™s upcoming regular meeting, set for 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, in the city council chambers of Borger City Hall, 600 North Main.

March 3, 2013

By

KVII

A cold front will sweep through the region on Monday, shifting our winds around from the west to the northeast at speeds averaging 20-30 mph. Compared to Sunday, high temperatures will drop about 10 degrees as highs rise into the upper 50s to the mid 60s by late day. Partly cloudy skies will prevail throughout the day on Monday with some upper level energy moving into the area during the late afternoon and evening. This could produce some isolated showers across the Panhandle for Monday night.

March 3, 2013

Two brothers, both Borger High School graduates, were named to the Borger ISD Honor Wall during a special ceremony Saturday afternoon.
John Bayless, Jr. and Daniel Bayless, both known for their contributions to the world of the arts, were honored during the ceremony at Borger High School. John is a world-renowned pianist, and Daniel is a well-known artist and jewelry designer.

March 1st

March 1, 2013

At around 12:30 PM on March 1, 2013, a compliance check was conducted at D&D Amusement located at 1320 S. Florida.
The investigation, conducted by the Borger Police Department with the assistance of the Borger Fire Marshalâ€™s Office and the Hutchinson County Sheriffâ€™s Office, resulted in the arrest of Joel Micah Brown (42) for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 >= 1g < 4g in a Drug Free Zone; Joshua Allan Land (36) for Possession of a Controlled Substance Penalty Group 1 >= 1g < 4g in a Drug Free Zone; and Tommie Ann Tijerina (29) for Possession of Marijuana < 2oz.

February 28th

February 28, 2013

For one local young man, the use of the drug K2 almost cost him his life.
Brandon Gibbs shared his story to kick off the town hall meeting held Thursday night at Borger High School on the issue of synthetic drugs. He said he wanted to educate people on the dangers and what such drugs can do to people.
â€śI want to give all the glory to God that Iâ€™m here and that I can give my testimony today, because I really shouldnâ€™t be here,â€ť he said. â€śI really shouldnâ€™t be alive right now.â€ť

February 28, 2013

By

Beverly Benton, CEO, Borger Chamber of Commerce

The community-wide Health Fair will be held on April 12th on the Frank Phillips College Campus in the Access and Innovation Building. The Health Fair committee urges each citizen and business to mark this date on their calendar and make an effort to attend to gain knowledge on health, safety and wellness practices and take part in various screenings that will be offered.

February 28, 2013

Two brothers who have made great contributions to the world of the arts will be named to the Borger ISD Honor Wall this Saturday.
John Bayless and Daniel Bayless will be honored in a special ceremony, set for 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2013, in the auditorium foyer at Borger High School.
John is a 1971 graduate of Borger High School and was born here. He started playing piano by ear at the age of four. His mother, who was a singer and musician, was his first teacher. His childhood heroes were Leonard Bernstein and Liberace.

February 28, 2013

Tonight is the night.
The town hall meeting pertaining to the synthetic drug issue will be held at Borger High School to accommodate the large crowd that is expected for the event. The event time is 6:30 p.m. this evening. The meeting will be a time of discussion and information for local citizens about the problem of synthetic drugs and what is being done at the federal and state levels.

February 28, 2013

By

Beverly Benton, CEO, Borger Chamber of Commerce

The Borger Chamber of Commerce Board recently met to make plans for the upcoming year. Residents are encouraged to take note of these major event dates and make calendar plans ahead of time to take part in these events.